{"id":5439,"date":"2023-05-02T21:19:08","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T21:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/?p=5439"},"modified":"2024-10-21T20:31:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T10:31:20","slug":"super-yacht-drive-yachting-for-change-promotes-alternatives-to-teak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/super-yacht-drive-yachting-for-change-promotes-alternatives-to-teak\/","title":{"rendered":"Yachting for Forests: Super Yachts Drive Alternatives to Illegal Teak"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Superyachts, regardless of their size, generally have a significant amount of wood onboard, from panelling to flooring and decking. A new initiative, Yachting for Forests<\/a>, is urging designers, builders, suppliers, and ultimately owners to be more mindful of responsible sourcing. It aims to encourage the industry to not only set standards but also to demonstrate to the broader maritime world how it can follow suit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatives to Illegal Teak<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

As reported in Mega Yacht News<\/a>, the campaign is an initiative led by FSC<\/a>. Some yachting stakeholders already avoid controversial or illegal products, such as teak from Myanmar. The United States and European Union have both banned teak imports from there<\/a>, as it is a major income source for the country’s military regime. Yachting for Forests wants the industry to ensure it knows the origin of the wood and whether it is sustainable. Otherwise, the supply chain could negatively impact not only the forests but also the people living and working there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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